WWE Payback Review with Court Bauer of MLW Radio

Court Bauer from MLW Radio joins Steve to talk WWE Payback! They share thoughts on Kevin Owens vs Chris Jericho and Jericho's ability to constantly (and successfully) reinvent himself; Neville fully embracing his heel character; the hellacious tag team that is Sheamus and Cesaro; the dynamic promo of Alexa Bliss; protecting talent in their hometowns, Smackdown's Women's Division; the House of Horrors with Randy Orton & Bray Wyatt; and the 12-month trajectory of Braun Strowman!

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Steve welcomes back rapper Post Malone for this week's UNLEASHED to continue their conversation. Post and Steve talk about life on the road, what's next creatively for Post and Steve shares the story behind the double knee braces. Also, Steve Austin displays his great affinity for watches! All this plus updates from the Broken Skull Ranch and much more!

Sean "X-Pac" Waltman returns to 317 Gimmick Street, and this time he and Steve are answering your questions, and talking a little more in-ring psychology. X-Pac's also got more stories about working with Big Van Vader, Kane, and Macho Man Randy Savage. Plus, Steve and X-Pac weigh in on the upcoming Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor fight.

Steve Austin is talking to YOU!! He opened up the phone lines, and you called in with all kinds of questions! Find out if Stone Cold was ever ribbed by Vince McMahon, why he would've loved to work for Bill Watts in Mid-South in the 80s, which is his favorite match with The Undertaker, and how the keto diet's working for him. He's also got stories about Brian Pillman, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, Ricky Steamboat, Terry Funk, and hanging with William Regal in his WCW days.

Don Callis returns to the pod to talk about his career runs at WWE, ECW, and TNA; some of his gimmicks like The Jackal, and The Truth Commission and the Human Oddities; and being a mark for every trend in the business (but does he still have his halliburton briefcase?)! He also recounts how he got into broadcasting, his turn as a heel commentator, and what it's like working for New Japan Pro Wrestling. And he weighs in on Cody Rhodes, Kenny Omega, and the Bullet Club. Plus, Steve Austin bids a fond farewell to his best friend.

Paul Lazenby has a new book, "When We Were Bouncers 2," and he's sharing some of the crazier stories on the Steve Austin Show. He's also talking about the New Japan Pro Wrestling G1 tournament, Kenny Omega, Juice Robinson, and Zack Sabre Jr. Plus, Paul just finished filming the new "Predator" movie and will share what he can from that set along with stories from his days as a movie stunt man, including the films he did as Steve Austin's stunt double! And then Wade Keller joins after the show to break down this week's WWE Monday Night RAW and Smackdown.

The white meat babyface from Norman, Oklahoma, Jumpin' Jim Ross, stops by 317 Gimmick Street to talk about his own return to WWE, calling matches for New Japan Pro Wrestling, The Undertaker's final Wrestlemania moment, what he makes of Kenny Omega, the Big Cass heel turn on Enzo Amore, why he wants to see Shinsuke Nakamura take on AJ Styles, and his hopes for Braun Strowman. He also shares how he's doing since losing his beloved little angel! Plus, Wade Keller checks in after the show to rundown the WWE Great Balls Of Fire PPV, and this week's RAW and Smackdown.

NJPW color announcer Don Callis aka Cyrus aka The Halliburton Cowboy (and cohost of the "Killing The Town with Storm & Cyrus" podcast) joins Steve to talk New Japan Pro Wrestling! They break down Kenny Omega, Okada, and Shinsuke Nakamura's current WWE run. Don's also sharing stories from his own in-ring career including tag teaming with Rick Martel, his WWE gimmick in The Truth Commission, and traveling the highways with Lance Storm. And stick around to the end of the show to hear Wade Keller and Steve discuss this week's Monday Night RAW, Smackdown, Impact Wrestling's Slammiversary, and NJPW's G1 tournament in LA.

Wade Keller and Steve discuss Cody Rhodes ROH World Title win and his upcoming match against Okada; the Enzo & Big Cass reunion and further heel turn by Cass; Brock Lesnar and Samoa Joe; why they believe Daniel Bryan needs to respond to James Ellsworth, and Sasha Banks gauntlet match on Smackdown this week. Plus, Steve takes your calls about everything from Legion of Doom to Roman Reigns to NXT to the Road Warriors to the upcoming 5th season of the Broken Skull Challenge!

Wade Keller and Steve breakdown WWE's Money In The Bank and the subsequent action on Monday Night RAW and Smackdown. They discuss the surprise finish of the women's Money In The Bank ladder match, Carmella's great catch, the controversial Smackdown Women's Championship title match between Naomi and Lana, Big Cass' heel turn, Enzo's future, Seth "freakin'" Rollins, and Jinder Mahal's push. They also analyze whether Shinsuke Nakamura has lost his mystique, AJ Styles' booking, Luke Harper wrestling as a bad-ass big man, Roman Reigns as a straight-up heel, and Baron Corbin rising to the occasion. Plus, they have some words of advice for Braun Strowman.

Wade Keller from ProWrestling Torch and Steve do a little Monday Night RAW and Smackdown analysis! Hear their take on the Brock Lesnar-Samoa Joe pull apart, why this might be the perfect time for an angle that involves more than just Suplex City for Brock, and what Samoa Joe's skill set can dictate in the ring. They also speculate on a possible Bayley heel turn, Roman Reigns' upcoming big announcement, John Cena's free agent status, and what Sami Zayn's win means for his future. Plus, they have thoughts on Jinder Mahal's exaggerated snarl, Bray Wyatt's laugh, and the comedy pop offered by Tyler Breeze and Fandango. And there's a little breakdown on the just-announced Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor boxing fight!

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Steve welcomes back rapper Post Malone for this week's UNLEASHED to continue their conversation. Post and Steve talk about life on the road, what's next creatively for Post and Steve shares the story behind the double knee braces. Also, Steve Austin displays his great affinity for watches! All this plus updates from the Broken Skull Ranch and much more!

Sean "X-Pac" Waltman returns to 317 Gimmick Street, and this time he and Steve are answering your questions, and talking a little more in-ring psychology. X-Pac's also got more stories about working with Big Van Vader, Kane, and Macho Man Randy Savage. Plus, Steve and X-Pac weigh in on the upcoming Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor fight.

Steve Austin is talking to YOU!! He opened up the phone lines, and you called in with all kinds of questions! Find out if Stone Cold was ever ribbed by Vince McMahon, why he would've loved to work for Bill Watts in Mid-South in the 80s, which is his favorite match with The Undertaker, and how the keto diet's working for him. He's also got stories about Brian Pillman, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, Ricky Steamboat, Terry Funk, and hanging with William Regal in his WCW days.

Don Callis returns to the pod to talk about his career runs at WWE, ECW, and TNA; some of his gimmicks like The Jackal, and The Truth Commission and the Human Oddities; and being a mark for every trend in the business (but does he still have his halliburton briefcase?)! He also recounts how he got into broadcasting, his turn as a heel commentator, and what it's like working for New Japan Pro Wrestling. And he weighs in on Cody Rhodes, Kenny Omega, and the Bullet Club. Plus, Steve Austin bids a fond farewell to his best friend.

Paul Lazenby has a new book, "When We Were Bouncers 2," and he's sharing some of the crazier stories on the Steve Austin Show. He's also talking about the New Japan Pro Wrestling G1 tournament, Kenny Omega, Juice Robinson, and Zack Sabre Jr. Plus, Paul just finished filming the new "Predator" movie and will share what he can from that set along with stories from his days as a movie stunt man, including the films he did as Steve Austin's stunt double! And then Wade Keller joins after the show to break down this week's WWE Monday Night RAW and Smackdown.